Victorian Burr Walnut & Mother-of-Pearl Writing Slope with Secret Compartments — c.1860 Not polished

Not polished

natural patina over time

soft romanticism

Crystal paired with rich gilt bronze mounts was one of the signature luxury combinations of the Napoleon III era

Victorian Burr Walnut & Mother-of-Pearl Writing Slope with Secret Compartments — c.1860 Not polishedVictorian Burr Walnut & Mother of Pearl Writing Slope with Secret Compartments c. 1860 A beautiful Victorian writing slope, richly decorated in burr walnut with intricate mother of pearl and abalone inlay. Dating to around 1860, this portable gentlemans (or ladys) desk exemplifies the height of mid 19th century craftsmanship a time when writing slopes were both elegant personal accessories and essential tools of correspondence. The lid features a